Services
Aged care in Australia is highly complex, as it seeks to meet the needs of all older Australians from every walk of life. One of the biggest challenges in accessing aged services and care is sorting the wheat from the chaff – working out what applies to you, and what doesn’t.​I take the time to get to know you, your needs, interests, values and financial situation and combine this with my in-depth knowledge of aged care in Australia to tailor my advice to your specific circumstances. This saves you valuable time and resources, and takes the stress and worry out of what can be a difficult and time consuming process.
Aged Care Planning
The ideal starting point for those who haven't used the aged care system before, or who want to plan for care that will be needed in the years ahead. This service provides an overview of the aged care system as it relates to your specific circumstances. It covers care at home, residential care, and how to formulate a care strategy. Learn about aged care assessments (ACAT), My Aged Care and get information on funding, fees and all the documents you need.
Care at Home
Receiving care at home is often the first experience of the aged care system. It is filled with red tape, delays and confusion around different care and funding types. By the time the care becomes available, care needs have changed and evolved. This service explains the different funding types and costs, helps you find and compare providers, and sets you up to get the most out of your Home Support services or Home Care Package, or source private care.
Residential Care
The big move. Choosing the right residential aged care facility can be daunting, and the complexity of the fees overwhelming. Often the decision needs to be made quickly after a sudden change in circumstances. This service will give you an overview of the residential aged care landscape, decode jargon such as Refundable Accomodation Deposits (RADs) and Daily Accommodation Payments (DAPs), teach you about the fees that will apply to you, and how the family home is treated. I will help you formulate a budget, compare providers, analyse costs and understand what happens in different scenarios.
Retirement and Downsizing
The retirement living sector is remarkably diverse in its offerings, with different styles of accommodation, levels of service and support, as well as a variety of contract types with different financial outcomes. This service helps you to understand the different types of retirement living, how to choose a retirement village that suits you, understand the different costs and how to compare operators.